Herdsman Foot Trimming
2026-03-23 09:00 - 2026-03-25 17:00 UTC | Leicestershire, Leicestershire
HERDSMAN FOOT TRIMMING

3-DAY COURSE

Lameness issues have a huge impact on the dairy industry not only from a welfare perspective but also financially. Loss accumulates not only from the cost of corrective treatment but also in production losses. Our Herdsman Foot Trimming course is designed to equip you with the skills you need to reduce instances of lameness on your farm.

The LANTRA approved course teaches attendees to trim using the renowned 5-step Method. The course is very hands-on, allowing plenty of time to enhance your skills. The course examines the main causes of lameness and ways to prevent it. Our trainers are all experts in their field .

Anatomy
Preventative trimming
Common foot problems
Corrective trimming
Equipment care
Introduction use of grinding
Introduction to blocking & bandaging
Biosecurity and diseases

We also offer one-day refresher courses

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Bull Breeding
2026-03-30 09:00 - 17:00 | Cheshire, Embryonics Ltd, Mere House Farm, Station Road, Weaverham, Cheshire, CW8 3PY, United Kingdom
Bull Breeding

Helen Worth BVM&S DBR MRCVS
RCVS Advanced Practitioner in Bovine Reproduction

1 – day course
On many farms the stock bull is often presumed to be fertile. However, experience shows that a significant number of bulls are sub/infertile which is costing your clients time and money.
Aspects of Bull Fertility covered include:

Anatomy
Physiology
Physical Examination
Semen Collection ( AV and Electro-ejaculation)
Semen Evaluation

Our Bull Breeding Soundness Examination Courses are delivered over one day and include an opportunity for large animal veterinarians to examine bulls on farm and get the opportunity to practice semen collection. This on-farm environment gives a relaxed training atmosphere.

Our bull workshop covers anatomy, physiology, physical examination, semen collection (Electro-ejaculation) delivered over one day. Includes an opportunity to examine bulls on farm and get the opportunity to practice semen collection.
Our USP’s

Small groups allowing for maximum hands on experience
Opportunities for each attendee to electro-ejaculate a bull
A bull certification template is supplied which is recognised by buyers. No need to purchase certificates.

Lambing Techniques
2026-04-10 09:30 - 2026-04-12 16:00 | Cheshire, Embryonics Ltd, Mere House Farm, Station Road, Weaverham, Cheshire, CW8 3PY, United Kingdom
This 1-day LANTRA approved course is informative, hands-on and practical. Aimed at anyone new to lambing and those who want to improve their technique and knowledge.

Indoor and outdoor lambing
Ewe nutrition
Abortion causes
Obstetric problems – vaginal and uterine ruptures, caesareans, malpresentations and ring womb
Equipment
Colostrum
Illnesses in newborns
Vaccines
Twin lamb disease, clostridial diseases and orf, Mastitis etc
Parturition and intervention

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Embryo Transfer
2026-04-13 09:00 - 2026-04-14 17:00 | Cheshire, Embryonics Ltd, Mere House Farm, Station Road, Weaverham, Cheshire, CW8 3PY, United Kingdom
Embryo Transfer

2 – day course ( 14 CPD Hours )

The driving force behind the course is the commercial availability of the one-step-thaw bovine embryos. These can be put into cows relatively quickly without the need for expensive specialist equipment. This offers a real opportunity for practicing cattle vets to become involved in embryo transfer without having to sacrifice everyday routine work or spend a fortune on equipment.

Two areas of new work are invisaged: firstly, implanting repeat-breeder dairy cows with one-step-thaw embryos; then, after pregnancies have been achieved, implanting pedigree embryos for farmers in your locality.

This new opportunity needs to be grasped firmly by cattle vets, before others do so. Topics covered during the two-day course will include

Recipient management and examination, including ultrasound.
Embryo storage, handling and thawing demonstration.
Epidurals, rectalling, implanting.
Demonstrations and practice of technique on post mortem tracts and live cows
Repeat breeder treatment and results
Legislation and records
Synchronization and post-implant alternatives
Materials, costs and charges

A practical two day Veterinary CPD course

Practical hands-on approach
Course structure covers all aspects of embryo transfer including ultrasound evaluation of recipients
Direct transfer technique used
Lunch and refreshments included

The implementation costs of this service is comparable to one cycle lost in the cow. With a 50% conception rate the service is economically justifiable to the client and brings extra work to the practice.

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Embryo collection (Flushing)
2026-04-15 09:00 - 2026-04-17 17:00 | Cheshire, Embryonics Ltd, Mere House Farm, Station Road, Weaverham, Cheshire, CW8 3PY, United Kingdom
Embryo collection (Flushing)

3 – day course ( 21 CPD Hours )

This 3 day course is aimed at those wishing to learn how to collect, select and freeze bovine Embryo’s.

Learning Objectives.

Selection and preparation of the Donor Animal
Collection of 7 day embryos using the 2 way flush system
Search, harvest and grade bovine embryos
Handling, Freezing and storage of the embryos
Paperwork and relevant regulations

All attendees will start by hands on practice on cadaver uteri. and practice handling and sorting embryos.

They will then proceed to flush 5 cows which have been super-ovulated. Each attendee will work though the whole process of collection, selection and freezing of the embryos.

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DIY AI
2026-04-27 09:30 - 2026-04-29 16:00 | Cumbria, Cumbria, United Kingdom
DIY AI

3-DAY COURSE

DIY AI can save you time and money by getting your cow inseminated at the right time without the cost or stress of waiting for the technician.

Our DEFRA and LANTRA approved DIY AI Courses are delivered over three days and are tailored to give you maximum hands-on tuition. This allows plenty of time for the dexterity required for a successful insemination to be mastered. The course is taught in small numbers on-farm, giving a relaxed training atmosphere.

Anatomy and Physiology
Reproductive management strategies
Oestrus cycle
Fertilisation and pregnancy
Insemination technique
Semen care
Welfare and legislation
Nitrogen safety
Equipment

In order to carry out Do It Yourself (DIY) Artificial Insemination you must have completed a DEFRA-approved training course.

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Safe Use of Vet Medicines
2026-05-01 09:30 - 16:00 | Zoom
SAFE USE OF VET MEDS

Medicine matters

1-DAY COURSE

This LANTRA approved course is aimed at all those working with livestock to help you improve your knowledge and understanding of the different classes of medicines and how to use them safely and effectively on your farm.

By attending this course, you will be able to fulfil your Red Tractor Farm Assurance and supermarket contract requirements. It will help you to understand and recognise the differences between vaccines and treatments, how to use them safely and responsibly in animals under your care

Storage and maintainance of medicines
Identifying vaccines and treatments
Antibiotic classification and uses
Wormers (anthelmintics)
Usage of NSAID medicines
Administer using different routes: drenching – bolusing – subcutaneous – intramuscular – intravenous injection
Farm health plans
Compliance, legislation, assurance standards and record-keeping

This course can be offered online.

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DIY AI
2026-05-05 09:30 - 2026-05-07 16:00 | Devon, Devon, United Kingdom

Obstetrical Emergencies
2026-05-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Cheshire, Embryonics Ltd, Mere House Farm, Station Road, Weaverham, Cheshire, CW8 3PY, United Kingdom
Obstetrical Emergencies

1 – day course ( 7 CPD Hours )

Attendees will be able to diagnose and effectively handle obstetric and other common emergency procedures in cattle.

Calving – malpresentation

Calving – relative foetal oversize

Calving – uterine torsion

Foetotomy

Caesarian section

Uterine Trauma/Bleeding

Uterine prolapse

Toxic mastitis / shock / septicaemia

Metabolic collapse – Ca, Mg, Acid/Base imbalance

At the end of this module attendees will, for each emergency, be able to:

Diagnose the emergency rapidly and accurately

List the treatment options for each emergency

Describe the pros and cons of each option in different circumstances

Select an appropriate option depending on circumstances

Communicate with farmers about the method of treatment

Know and prepare the equipment required

Explain suitable & safe procedures of restraint

Prepare the animals adequately

Perform the treatment

Discuss possible complications

Prescribe appropriate care post treatment

Describe likely sequelae

Communicate with farmers about these and advise on actions to be taken

List the risk factors for each emergency

Advise farmers on ways of reducing risk

This practical based workshop is designed to enhance the knowledge and skill needed to deal with one of the commonest emergency cased encountered in LA work ‘Obstetrical Emergencies’. Farmers are very proficient dealing with their own calving cows. The workshop is designed to help you to be able to deliver the next level with confidence and success.

Herdsman Foot Trimming
2026-05-12 09:00 - 2026-05-14 17:00 | Cumbria, Cumbria, United Kingdom

DIY AI
2026-05-12 09:30 - 2026-05-14 16:00 | Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

DIY AI
2026-05-18 09:30 - 2026-05-20 16:00 | North Wales, North Wales

Practical Calf Management
2026-05-26 09:30 - 16:30 | Cheshire, Embryonics Ltd, Mere House Farm, Station Road, Weaverham, Cheshire, CW8 3PY, United Kingdom
1-DAY COURSE

Correct Calf Management is essential to the future of the herd. The young calf IS the future of your herd.

This LANTRA approved course has been designed to deliver practical useful information to help you care for your calves in their early months.
Aimed at those new to calf-rearing, this course is a mixture of theory and practical, this is the first-step to delivering first-class and successful calf- rearing.
Attending will benefit those wishing to further their knowledge of calf rearing and its problems.

Feeding
Calving
Neonatal calf care
Colostrum management
Housing
Weaning and post weaning
Health and disease control
Vaccinations
Practical handling, disbudding, and castrating

For those who are already confident in basic calf-rearing we offer an Advanced Calf Management course.

Mobility Scoring
2026-05-27 09:00 - 17:00 | Cheshire, Embryonics Ltd, Mere House Farm, Station Road, Weaverham, Cheshire, CW8 3PY, United Kingdom
RoMS MOBILITY SCORING

1 – DAY COURSE

Mobility Scoring is an efffective way to monitor the whole herd’s lameness. It is a RoMS accredited system whereby cows are scored based on their mobility. The Register of Mobility Scorers (RoMS) is a self-regulatory body which encourages the use of standardised, independent mobility scoring, conducted by trained and accredited scorers.

The aim of this LANTRA approved course is to teach you how to assess and score the mobility of cows effectively. You will then be able to evaluate the level of lameness and the progress made on farm to either reduce levels of lameness or maintain a low level.

Record-keeping
Score consistantly
Behaviour and posture
Assess lameness
Identify problems
Potential financial benefits
Biosecurity

The route to become an accredited Mobility Scorer starts by completing this course.

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Body Condition Scoring
2026-05-29 08:00 - 17:00 | Cheshire, Embryonics Ltd, Mere House Farm, Station Road, Weaverham, Cheshire, CW8 3PY, United Kingdom
1 – DAY COURSE
Body Condition Scoring is an effective way to monitor the whole herd’s health and fertility status. It has never been more important to strike that balance between:
Economic Feeding, Milk Production, Animal Welfare and Herd Fertility.
Identifying and maintaining the correct Body Condition Score is an important tool which helps in the management of the cow leading to a healthy, very efficient cow, reducing Metabolic disorders. Maintaining the efficiency of the metabolism of the cow also reduces the emission of greenhouse gasses from the cow.
The aim of this course is to teach you how and when to Body Condition Score cows effectively.
When to timely Condition Score: The change in Body Condition Score is more important than the absolute value, the system allows for timely intervention when needed.
The course covers the detailed structure and identification
of the anatomy of the cow, this therefore, allows you to get
a true score in a structured manner.

Importance of Body Condition
Developing a good routine
When to timely Condition Score
The important stages of production are:-

Pre-calving (drying off)
At Parturition
Early Lactation – approaching Peak yield
At service

Record-Keeping
Biosecurity
Consistency in the technique is the key to good Body Condition Scoring

Freeze Branding
2026-05-29 09:00 - 17:00 | Cheshire, Embryonics Ltd, Mere House Farm, Station Road, Weaverham, Cheshire, CW8 3PY, United Kingdom
FREEZE BRANDING

1 – DAY COURSE

Freeze Branding is one of the best preferred methods of individual, highly visible, permanent identification in cattle.

Our freeze branding course has been designed to deliver practical, useful information to help you determine the correct method of freeze branding for your farm.
It is a practical, hands-on workshop to give you the experience and confidence to freeze brand.

Technique of using liquid nitrogen and dry ice
Dry ice handling
Liquid nitrogen handling
Equipment
Health & Safety
Legislation
Record-keeping

The course will be carried out on-farm, which will usually be at our premises in Cheshire or we can offer Freeze Branding as a Service.

Herdsman Foot Trimming
2026-06-01 09:00 - 2026-06-03 17:00 | Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Advanced Calf Management
2026-06-05 09:30 - 16:30 | Cheshire, Embryonics Ltd, Mere House Farm, Station Road, Weaverham, Cheshire, CW8 3PY, United Kingdom
1 – DAY COURSE

The future of the herd is dependant upon the management-efficiency and standard of care given to the new-born calf. Understanding good practice can improve productivity and longevity of the dairy and beef calf. Being able to identify a sick animal immediately will help minimise the spread of infection throughout the herd, reduce treatment costs and more importantly, prevent mortality.

This 1-day course is aimed at anyone wanting to further their knowledge of calf-health. Particularly aimed at Youngstock Managers, Calf-Rearers and those who want to deliver first-class calf-rearing from pre-natal to weaning.

Post-Mortem
Refractometer & colostrum management practices
Optimising housing-needs, including smokebombs
Control of Johnes, Salmonella and Mycoplasma
Vaccinations and their efficiency
Use of pre/pro biotics
Future of calf management
Nutrition

Herdsman Foot Trimming
2026-06-08 09:00 - 2026-06-10 17:00 | Lancashire, Lancashire, United Kingdom

DIY AI
2026-06-16 09:30 - 2026-06-18 16:00 | Powys, Powys, United Kingdom

Layscanning
2026-06-22 09:00 - 2026-06-25 17:00 | Northern Ireland, northern ireland, United Kingdom
Lay Scanning

PD your own cows

4-day course

Scanning is the most accurate method of pregnancy diagnosing cows. In comparison to other methods, scanning is the most time-effective and puts minimal stress on the animals. The ability to date pregnancies and early determination of barren cows gives farmers a huge advantage in forward-planning.
This DEFRA and LANTRA approved course is aimed at non–veterinarians who wish to learn the art of pregnancy diagnosis for own-farm use or as a commercial enterprise.

Theory of Ultrasonography
Physiology of Reproduction
Scanning Techniques
Pelvic Region Anatomy
Equipment comparison
Early indication of individual and herd fertility
Pre and post scanning management
Biosecurity

This course is DEFRA approved. It is a DEFRA requirement for any non-vet to have completed an Approved Course to carry out cattle pregnancy scanning in the UK.

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DIY AI
2026-06-22 09:30 - 2026-06-24 16:00 | Derbyshire, Derbyshire, United Kingdom

Mobility Scoring
2026-06-26 09:00 - 17:00 | Leicestershire, Leicestershire

Practical Ultrasound
2026-06-29 09:00 - 17:00 | Cheshire, Embryonics Ltd, Mere House Farm, Station Road, Weaverham, Cheshire, CW8 3PY, United Kingdom
1 – day course ( 7 CPD Hours )

Practical Bovine Ultrasonography

This workshop is aimed at the newly qualified large animal veterinarian or mixed practice practitioner wishing to hone their practical skill.

Course content:

Classroom theory session. Key stages of pregnancy and oestrus cycle discussion.
AM and PM practical scanning sessions of pregnant and non pregnant cows
Practical guidance on how to find and identify the structures and use of the equipment

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Herdsman Foot Trimming
2026-06-30 09:00 - 2026-07-02 17:00 | Dumfries, Dumfries

DIY AI
2026-06-30 09:30 - 2026-07-02 16:00 | Dumfries, Dumfries

Advanced Bovine Ultrasonography
2026-07-03 09:00 - 17:00 | Cheshire, Embryonics Ltd, Mere House Farm, Station Road, Weaverham, Cheshire, CW8 3PY, United Kingdom
Bovine Ultrasonography

1 – day course ( 7 CPD Hours )

Advanced Bovine Ultrasonography

(Image Interpretation. Case based diagnosis and treatment scenarios)

Mainly classroom based, this workshop is aimed at the experienced veterinary ultrasound user who wants to enhance their image interpretation to aid diagnosis of both normal and infertile problems. Participants are encouraged to bring their own images to discuss and interpret. Cases will be discussed with the ultimate aim of providing better treatment regimes for your problem breeder cow.

Course content:

Detection of twins – its importance and benefit to the farmer
Follicular wave assessment / manipulation
Unusual ultrasound images
Case evaluation and discussion

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Herdsman Foot Trimming
2026-07-06 09:00 - 2026-07-08 17:00 | Cheshire, Embryonics Ltd, Mere House Farm, Station Road, Weaverham, Cheshire, CW8 3PY, United Kingdom

Layscanning
2026-07-06 09:00 - 2026-07-09 17:00 | Devon, Devon, United Kingdom

DIY AI
2026-07-06 09:30 - 2026-07-08 16:00 | Staffordshire, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
